Outside Foreman fatality at C-2 (Susag Sand & Gravel Inc), ND, July 31, 2018

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On July 31, 2018, an outside foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at C-2 (Susag Sand & Gravel Inc), ND.

C-2 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Susag Sand & Gravel Inc (Mack D Susag; Kerry Susag)

Wells County, ND

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Investigator narrative

The loader operator was lowering a piece of metal chained to the bucket onto the top of a rock crushing plant. The loader operator did not see that the accident victim was between the loader bucket and the rock crusher frame.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hang Or Reposition Tubing
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 40 years
Experience at this mine: 40 years
Experience in this job: 35 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220182150018 · Mine ID 3200250 Trainer view →